You attend a party where you do not know anyone, but expect that people will be friendly. This tendency for other people to confirm your expectations because of your initial behavior is referred to as
A. illusory correlation
B. representativeness heuristic
C. availability heuristic
D. self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: D. self-fulfilling prophecy
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What will be an ideal response?
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b. a rite of passage. c. binge drinking. d. healthy behavior.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) create conflict and anxiety in the children. B) often jump in to help at the slightest setback. C) make a point of criticizing any failures. D) are warm, firm, fair, and involved with their children's achievements.